Photo: JKN Global Group The Miss Universe pageant is under new ownership. Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, a Thai businesswoman and transgender rights advocate,has purchasedthe Miss Universe Organizationfor $20 million, according to NBC News andThe Guardian. Jakrajutatip, 43, is now the first woman to own the Miss Universe Organization in its 71-year history, per the reports. In addition to serving as CEO of JKN Global Group, which bought the pageant, Jakrajutatip is also a reality television star in Thailand — appearing on the country’s versions of shows likeShark TankandProject Runway, the outlets said....

Voting booth.Photo: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP via Getty With control of the U.S. House and Senate hanging in the balance, pollsters and political forecasters made wide-ranging predictions ahead of Tuesday’s long-anticipated midterm elections. Some of those predictions — like the “red wave” many Republicans claimed would sweep the nation — did not materialize. Still, there were some races that were far closer than predicted and a handful of candidates who won despite the considerable odds against them....

The cast of “All My Children”.Photo:ABC/ROBERT MILAZZO ABC/ROBERT MILAZZO More than 50 years ago, in January 1970,All My Childrenhit the air for the very first time and launched what would be a 41-year adventure overflowing with never-ended twists and turns. The show was centered aroundSusan Lucci’s Erica Kane, which “was unheard of at the time” being that she was a teenager rather than an adult, AMC’s former executive producer Julie Hanan Carruthers explained per PEOPLE’sAll My Childrenspecial edition....

This post contains spoilers for the season 1 finale of The Flip Off. One team technically took home the prize ontheFlip Offfinale— but therealwinners were revealed at the very end of the episode. For the winner announcement and celebration, the stars, friends, family, and the contractors and realtors for each team, gathered at Christina’s home in Newport Beach, Calif. (Spoilers ahead)Guest judge Jeff Lewis announced thatTarek and Heather earned the highest return on investment on their flip house (39% compared to Christina’s 24%), officially winning the competition, but it was Christina and Heather who got the last laugh....

Princess Anneis keeping her crown as the hardest-working royal. King Charlessnagged the second spot with 181 royal engagements over the past 12 months, many of which took place beforeQueen Elizabeth’s death in September when he acceded the throne. Of course, he’s also working hard behind the scenes in the early days of his reign. Prince Edwardand his wifeSophie, Countess of Wessextook the third and fourth places on the list, respectively, with 143 and 138 royal engagements in 2022....

Lionsgate/Kobal/Shutterstock A new stage show based on Suzanne Collins' beloved book and Lionsgate’s blockbuster film adaptation will open in London this October, producers announced on Thursday, Feb. 27. No casting has been announced yet for the stage show, but Matthew Dunster will direct. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories....

Photo:Trae Patton / FOX Trae Patton / FOX The Masked Singerjust wrapped season 10! On Sept. 10, the hit reality singing competition returned in a big way for its milestone double-digit season, going above and beyond withreunion performancesand a trip down memory lane asthey reflected on past winners. On Dec. 20, a winner was named and walked away with the coveted Golden Mask Trophy. Here’s a complete guide to every star hidden under the masks, including who was named winner ofThe Masked Singerseason 10....

Photo: Ant Anstead/Instagram, Kevin Winter/Getty 01of 29 Ant Anstead Ant Anstead/Instagram, Kevin Winter/Getty “Tis the season 🎄, " Anstead wrote alongside the photos. “Having grown in the freezing UK, I still find it wild that a California Christmas tree compliments a warm beach sunset! Temple so cosy and festive, and Hudzo always the willing helper 🥰 x” Anstead nicknamed the house, his first solo home after his divorce from Hall, Temple House....

Wayne Osmond.Photo:Brian Rasic/Getty Brian Rasic/Getty Wayne Osmond, who was an original member of the Osmonds singing group, has died. He was 73. On Thursday, Jan. 2, Wayne’s brothersDonny, Merrill and Jay confirmed the news in social media posts, revealing that he died on Jan. 1 in Salt Lake City after suffering a stroke. “I’ve never known a man that had more humility. A man with absolute no guile. An individual that was quick to forgive and had the ability to show unconditional love to everyone he ever met,” Merrill, 71, wrote, adding that his death was a “sad moment....

Aimee Lou Wood on the The White Lotus.Photo:Fabio Lovino/HBO Fabio Lovino/HBO As a breakout star ofThe White Lotusseason 3,Aimee Lou Woodis making waves for both her performance as Chelsea and her unique look. The British actress, who previously starred in the Netflix seriesSex Education, has opened up about how her distinct teeth have impacted her throughout her life. When it came to her career, Wood, 30, has said she was always “shocked” when she got callbacks for television roles....

Members of the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour in June.Photo:Neil Mockford/Getty Neil Mockford/Getty It’s time for a drumroll for this year’s hardest-working member of the British royal family! Princess Anneattended the most royal engagements of any member of the royal family in 2023,The Telegraphreported. According to the newspaper’s tally using theCourt Circular, the royal family’s official record of previous engagements, the Princess Royal, 73, conducted 457 engagements — meaning that shekeeps the crownof most industrious for the third year running....

Photo: Thomas Rhett/instagram Thomas Rhettis grateful for every moment with his four girls. On Tuesday, wife Lauren Akins shared a sweet family moment where the country singer, 32, smiles in a hot tub as he celebrates daughterLillie Carolina’s first birthday with all four of his daughters. “Family hot tub party for Lillie’s birthday 🎈🥰💕,” Akins captioned the sweet shot, which shows a smiling Thomas Rhett with Lillie on his lap,Lennon Love, 2, on his back and 7-year-oldWilla Grayleaning in next to them....

Thomas Rhettalways dreamed of becoming a songwriter. However, what he didn’t know was how he was going to tell his mom that he was going to drop out of college to make that dream come true.“There was that dreaded day where he came home and said, ‘Mom, you need to sit down,'” explains the country star’s mother Paige Lankford in an exclusive clip from the new podcastGot It from My Momma, which launches on Nov....